Calcite Quarry, Twin Lakes, Tehachapi Mountains, Kern County, California, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Calcite Quarry | Quarry |
| Twin Lakes | Group of Lakes |
| Tehachapi Mountains | Mountain Range |
| Kern County | County |
| California | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
34° 57' 36'' North , 118° 27' 46'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi | 13,021 (2017) | 19.2km |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 (2011) | 20.4km |
| Stallion Springs | 2,488 (2011) | 21.7km |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,172 (2011) | 26.8km |
| Mojave | 4,238 (2011) | 28.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society | Tehachapi, California | 19km |
| Antelope Valley Gem and Mineral Club | Lancaster, California | 42km |
Mindat Locality ID:
79881
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:79881:6
GUID (UUID V4):
5bdf38fe-642f-4221-8b33-ad9414d5fe0c
A former limestone deposit/quarry located in sec. 14, T10N, R15W, SBM, 5.6 km (3.5 miles) ESE of Twin Lakes, just W of Tylerhorse Canyon. Owned & operated by the Calmat Company, Aggregate Division (100%), California (1990). MRDS database stated accuracy for this location is 10 meters.
Local rocks include Quaternary alluvium and marine deposits.
Workings include unspecified surface openings (presumably quarry operations).
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10212319 |
|---|
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Basin and Range BasinsBasin
- Mojave DomainDomain
USA
- Sierra NevadaMountain Range
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References
(n.d.) Minerals Availability System (MAS), U.S. Bureau of Mines.file #0060291212
